Hawkesbury, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Hawkesbury. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 10.10 km2. The town has a population density of 1009.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Hawkesbury town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Hawkesbury has a population of around 10,194 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -0.67%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
10,26310,194 --0.67%

Population By Genders

The male population of Hawkesbury is around 4,820 while the female population is around 5,370.

Of the 10,194 total population in Hawkesbury, the largest gender is female with around 5,370 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4,8205,370 -10.24%

Population by Age Characteristics

Hawkesbury has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 9.90% of the total population. The town median age is 54.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years450 9.30%560 10.40% 19.64%1,005 9.90%
60 to 64 years450 9.30%465 8.70% 3.23%920 9.00%
55 to 59 years440 9.10%460 8.60% 4.35%900 8.80%
70 to 74 years340 7.10%455 8.50% 25.27%795 7.80%
75 to 79 years285 5.90%375 7.00% 24.00%655 6.40%
50 to 54 years315 6.50%325 6.10% 3.08%640 6.30%
45 to 49 years255 5.30%310 5.80% 17.74%570 5.60%
25 to 29 years265 5.50%260 4.80% 1.89%530 5.20%
10 to 14 years230 4.80%235 4.40% 2.13%470 4.60%
35 to 39 years240 5.00%230 4.30% 4.17%465 4.60%
15 to 19 years240 5.00%215 4.00% 10.42%450 4.40%
40 to 44 years210 4.40%235 4.40% 10.64%445 4.40%
30 to 34 years205 4.30%235 4.40% 12.77%435 4.30%
85 years and over150 3.10%265 4.90% 43.40%420 4.10%
5 to 9 years195 4.00%195 3.60% 0.00%390 3.80%
20 to 24 years210 4.40%175 3.30% 16.67%385 3.80%
80 to 84 years165 3.40%210 3.90% 21.43%375 3.70%
0 to 4 years170 3.50%170 3.20% 0.00%340 3.30%
85 to 89 years95 2.00%165 3.10% 42.42%265 2.60%
90 to 94 years45 0.90%75 1.40% 40.00%110 1.10%
Median age of the population53 52.80%56 56.40% 7.09%55 54.80%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 56.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 31.90% and 11.80%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Hawkesbury are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population48.00%51.10%49.70%
65 years and over28.70%34.70%31.90%
0 to 14 years12.60%11.10%11.80%

Population of Hawkesbury by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Hawkesbury is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Hawkesbury is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Canadian, which accounts for 36.22% of the total population, followed by French (24.11%), French Canadian (10.17%), Irish (7.68%), and English (5.44%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Scottish, Caucasian (White), German, First Nations (North American Indian), and Ontarian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian37.14%35.51%36.22%
French23.05%25.10%24.11%
French Canadian9.93%10.21%10.17%
Irish5.98%9.24%7.68%
English5.34%5.45%5.44%
Scottish4.80%5.74%5.29%
Caucasian (White)5.02%4.96%4.98%
German3.31%2.72%2.95%
First Nations (North American Indian)1.28%2.04%1.73%
Ontarian1.39%1.85%1.68%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,160 of Hawkesbury's population live in a 1 person. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 21.25% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.50%, 3.25%, and 1.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person2,16021.25%
2 persons1,85518.25%
3 persons5605.50%
4 persons3303.25%
5 or more persons1701.65%

Income in Hawkesbury

Analyzing income distribution in Hawkesbury can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hawkesbury is $33,200.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Hawkesbury population or around 8,000 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 5,990 and 3,855 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Hawkesbury's median household income is $53,200, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Hawkesbury

This data sheds light on the distribution of Hawkesbury residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

40.80% or most of the Hawkesbury population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 24.60% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 9.35% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,4602,9355,39540.80%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,2202,4204,64034.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,7751,6453,43024.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher5956551,2459.35%

Employment in Hawkesbury

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hawkesbury. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 5.57% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate42.72%
Unemployment rate5.57%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Hawkesbury's population (around 74.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 210 men and 175 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 390.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed210175390

Employment Industry Sectors

The Hawkesbury industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Hawkesbury is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Hawkesbury has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 15%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 14%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing48013015%
Retail trade26533515%
Health care and social assistance10549014%
Accommodation and food services1551658%
Educational services702357%
Construction235306%
Other services (except public administration)1151306%
Public administration100955%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services105804%
Transportation and warehousing120504%
Wholesale trade130204%
Professional, scientific and technical services70854%
Finance and insurance20652%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting40201%
Information and cultural industries25351%
Arts, entertainment and recreation30151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1500%
Real estate and rental and leasing1500%
Utilities000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work1,4601,3902,85077.40%
Worked at home17024541511.30%
No fixed workplace address30011541511.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Hawkesbury residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Hawkesbury residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hawkesbury spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes59.00%
15 to 29 minutes16.40%
30 to 44 minutes10.10%
60 minutes and over8.70%
45 to 59 minutes5.80%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Hawkesburyshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Hawkesbury's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
48.56%
Married or living common-law
51.44%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

French is the most spoken official language in Hawkesbury. About 7,450 people living in the province speak French, 2,375 people speak English, 165 people speak English and French language, and 20 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French7,450
English2,375
English and French165
Neither English nor French20

Religion

Hawkesbury is predominantly Christian. About 7,780 of its population is Christian (3,600 males and 3,600 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.6% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.9% and 0.2% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian79.2%
Islam1.6%
Hindu0.9%
Jewish0.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Sikh0.0%